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UCLA Extension is the continuing education division of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). We offer over 5,000 open-enrollment courses and 180+ certificates in 80 fields of study. Courses offered day, evening and on weekends on the UCLA campus, in Westwood, Downtown Los Angeles and Woodland Hills, plus online courses available globally. Courses range from business, arts, engineering, and IT to entertainment studies, public policy, public health, the humanities and more. Explore UCLA Extension at www.uclaextension.edu.

Driven technology and business executive with over 30 years of experience and core competencies in product life cycle development and management, from concept to end-of-life stages within Engineering (R&D) and Technical Management fields. Leverages strong sales experience and Agile practices to bring the voice of the customer perspective and engineering together in the development of innovative solutions. Combines complimentary financial expertise within multiple capacities, validated by MBA and Cornell University training to produce a well-rounded experience at the executive level with a strong ability to lead workforce within program directing roles and responsibilities. Innovative and resolute in identifying and solving areas for increased productivity and efficiency, combining strong leadership and a passion for teaching with a proven track record to train and coach adult learners, and motivate internal staff teams. Applies an extensive hands-on work and teaching expertise to curriculum development creating innovative programs in line with evolving technologies, designed within robust instructional learning systems for the students' effective learning experience. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Educational Programs Development within Engineering, Technical and Business Management Fields Learning Management Systems (LMS) Design Project/Program/Portfolio Management (PMP and Agile) Blockchain/Web3.0/Crypto/DeFi/NFTs Product Development (PDP), Lifecycle & Stage Gate Management Data Analytics & Budget Administration Enterprise-Level Business Development Contract Development & Negotiations Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Continuous Process Improvement Staff Management, Team Building, Mentoring & Leadership